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Which state of India is famed as the land of five rivers?

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Jammu & Kashmir
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Himachal Pradesh
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Uttarakhand
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Punjab
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Solution

The correct option is D Punjab
The state of Punjab is formed by the interplay of five tributaries of the Indus - Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej. These five rivers are the reason why this region is called Punjab. Punj meaning five, ab meaning water.

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